Tuesday, 14 April 2026 12:25

Fossil Fuel Crusade

Written by  Milking It

OPINION: The global crusade against fossil fuel is gaining momentum in some regions.

Amsterdam became the world’s first capital to legally ban advertisements for fossil fuels, meat, and high-carbon products (like flights and petrol cars) in public spaces, effective May 1, 2026.

In NZ, there’s also a push to ban fossil fuel “advertising for our health, our climate, and our future”.

Led by UN Secretary-General António Guterres, who described the industry as “godfathers of climate chaos,” the campaign aims to eliminate greenwashing.

]But with the recent Middle East fuel crisis, backers of fossil fuel should be careful what they wish for.

A 40-day blockade of just 20% of the world’s oil and gas supply is creating mayhem. Fossil fuels have a vital role to play to keep the world fed and moving.

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